Citizens Project
@citizensproject.bsky.social
Citizens Project is a fearless, bold advocate and an engaging voice that empowers and challenges our entire community to embrace equity, inclusion, and justice.
https://linktr.ee/citizensproject
https://linktr.ee/citizensproject
Great time at last night's "friendly competition" fundraiser with Give! Pikes Peak and the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade!
Thanks to all the orgs who came out and congratulations to the winners!
Thanks to all the orgs who came out and congratulations to the winners!
December 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Great time at last night's "friendly competition" fundraiser with Give! Pikes Peak and the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade!
Thanks to all the orgs who came out and congratulations to the winners!
Thanks to all the orgs who came out and congratulations to the winners!
We're hiring! Through education and advocacy, Citizens Project promotes a vibrant local democracy and works to create a community where diversity, equity, individual freedoms, and the separation of church and state are embraced. Link in bio for job description and application instructions!
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're hiring! Through education and advocacy, Citizens Project promotes a vibrant local democracy and works to create a community where diversity, equity, individual freedoms, and the separation of church and state are embraced. Link in bio for job description and application instructions!
Save the date! We’re hosting a collaborative and informational event to preview the upcoming regular session of the Colorado General Assembly, which convenes on January 14th, 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Save the date! We’re hosting a collaborative and informational event to preview the upcoming regular session of the Colorado General Assembly, which convenes on January 14th, 2026.
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This year has brought a lot of challenges. Some have been new. Unfortunately, many are very familiar. But you have done so much, and your commitment to promoting equity & inclusion, protecting our freedoms, and defending the separation of church & state, feels more important than ever before.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This year has brought a lot of challenges. Some have been new. Unfortunately, many are very familiar. But you have done so much, and your commitment to promoting equity & inclusion, protecting our freedoms, and defending the separation of church & state, feels more important than ever before.
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Come cheer on our team! The staff & board of Citizens Project will participate in friendly competitions on Friday, December 12th at some of the most popular classic games at Manitou Penny Arcade. The games begin at 5:30pm.
Tickets are $30 and include a roll of quarters & refreshments. Come on down!
Tickets are $30 and include a roll of quarters & refreshments. Come on down!
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Come cheer on our team! The staff & board of Citizens Project will participate in friendly competitions on Friday, December 12th at some of the most popular classic games at Manitou Penny Arcade. The games begin at 5:30pm.
Tickets are $30 and include a roll of quarters & refreshments. Come on down!
Tickets are $30 and include a roll of quarters & refreshments. Come on down!
Citizens Project was founded in 1992 to defend the LGBTQ+ community, defend the separation of church & state, and demand accountability from local leaders. Our mission is more critical than ever, and we are seeking community leaders to join our board! Contact [email protected] for more!
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Citizens Project was founded in 1992 to defend the LGBTQ+ community, defend the separation of church & state, and demand accountability from local leaders. Our mission is more critical than ever, and we are seeking community leaders to join our board! Contact [email protected] for more!
Don't forget: join us for Bleating Heart Night at Goat Patch Brewing Co. next Tuesday! $1 for every pint sold from 5-9pm will be donated to support our work. See you there!
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Don't forget: join us for Bleating Heart Night at Goat Patch Brewing Co. next Tuesday! $1 for every pint sold from 5-9pm will be donated to support our work. See you there!
Three years ago, November 19th-20th, five beautiful people's lives were cut short, and 25 others were wounded in a hate crime at Club Q that continues to shake the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Three years ago, November 19th-20th, five beautiful people's lives were cut short, and 25 others were wounded in a hate crime at Club Q that continues to shake the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs.
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We were proud to be a sponsor for today's Ally Up Breakfast for Inside Out Youth Services! IOYS is a key partner in our work, and a critical provider of services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We're so grateful for the staff, board, and volunteers at IOYS and their impact in our community!
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We were proud to be a sponsor for today's Ally Up Breakfast for Inside Out Youth Services! IOYS is a key partner in our work, and a critical provider of services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We're so grateful for the staff, board, and volunteers at IOYS and their impact in our community!
Welcome Mandi Johnson to our board of directors!
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Welcome Mandi Johnson to our board of directors!
Happy Election Day!
We want to take a moment to thank all the candidates who ran for local school boards, especially those who opted to participate in our voter guide.
Ballots must be received by 7pm this evening to count -- let's vote!
We want to take a moment to thank all the candidates who ran for local school boards, especially those who opted to participate in our voter guide.
Ballots must be received by 7pm this evening to count -- let's vote!
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy Election Day!
We want to take a moment to thank all the candidates who ran for local school boards, especially those who opted to participate in our voter guide.
Ballots must be received by 7pm this evening to count -- let's vote!
We want to take a moment to thank all the candidates who ran for local school boards, especially those who opted to participate in our voter guide.
Ballots must be received by 7pm this evening to count -- let's vote!
Don't be a ghoul - submit your ballot!
Happy Halloween 👻
Happy Halloween 👻
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Don't be a ghoul - submit your ballot!
Happy Halloween 👻
Happy Halloween 👻
Your input is essential! As a constituent led organization, we plan for the future by learning what you value most. Thank you for taking a few minutes to improve our service to the Pikes Peak Region.
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Your input is essential! As a constituent led organization, we plan for the future by learning what you value most. Thank you for taking a few minutes to improve our service to the Pikes Peak Region.
Check out this local presentation by investigative journalist Logan M. Davis! Christian Nationalism in our own Backyard: a presentation on Christian Nationalist activities in Woodland Park.
When: Nov 11th, 6-8pm
Where: UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St
Space is limited, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ffrf2511
When: Nov 11th, 6-8pm
Where: UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St
Space is limited, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ffrf2511
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Check out this local presentation by investigative journalist Logan M. Davis! Christian Nationalism in our own Backyard: a presentation on Christian Nationalist activities in Woodland Park.
When: Nov 11th, 6-8pm
Where: UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St
Space is limited, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ffrf2511
When: Nov 11th, 6-8pm
Where: UCCS Downtown, 102 S. Tejon St
Space is limited, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ffrf2511
Save the date - on Giving Tuesday, we'll be hosted at Goat Patch Brewing for "Bleating Heart" night! $1 of every pint sold will be donated to Citizens Project, to further our work as an engaging voice for equity, justice, and inclusion in our community.
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Save the date - on Giving Tuesday, we'll be hosted at Goat Patch Brewing for "Bleating Heart" night! $1 of every pint sold will be donated to Citizens Project, to further our work as an engaging voice for equity, justice, and inclusion in our community.
Check out this letter to the editor by Citizens Project board member, Onnastasia Cole, on the importance of passing propositions LL and MM.
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/letter-...
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/letter-...
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Check out this letter to the editor by Citizens Project board member, Onnastasia Cole, on the importance of passing propositions LL and MM.
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/letter-...
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/letter-...
Election Day is in 3 WEEKS! We're hard at work for this critical election, and you can help! You can:
📬 Write postcards to voters
🚪 Knock on doors to share info & encourage participation
🔄 Share our voter guide with friends and family
citizensproject.org/november-202...
Link in our bio with more
📬 Write postcards to voters
🚪 Knock on doors to share info & encourage participation
🔄 Share our voter guide with friends and family
citizensproject.org/november-202...
Link in our bio with more
October 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Election Day is in 3 WEEKS! We're hard at work for this critical election, and you can help! You can:
📬 Write postcards to voters
🚪 Knock on doors to share info & encourage participation
🔄 Share our voter guide with friends and family
citizensproject.org/november-202...
Link in our bio with more
📬 Write postcards to voters
🚪 Knock on doors to share info & encourage participation
🔄 Share our voter guide with friends and family
citizensproject.org/november-202...
Link in our bio with more
Ballots go out in the mail today!! Make your voice heard in this election and vote by 7pm on November 4th!
Our voter guide is also LIVE! There is a print version going out in today's special edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, and it is also accessible online at CitizensProject.org.
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Our voter guide is also LIVE! There is a print version going out in today's special edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, and it is also accessible online at CitizensProject.org.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ballots go out in the mail today!! Make your voice heard in this election and vote by 7pm on November 4th!
Our voter guide is also LIVE! There is a print version going out in today's special edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, and it is also accessible online at CitizensProject.org.
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Our voter guide is also LIVE! There is a print version going out in today's special edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, and it is also accessible online at CitizensProject.org.
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We're excited to bring you this special episode of Peak Town Hall, featuring Shay Dabney and Steph Vigil of Citizens Project, Silvia Entenza from New Era Colorado, and Yev Tsayganok with the Southeast Food Coalition. Listen here: studio809podcasts.com/democracy-in...
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We're excited to bring you this special episode of Peak Town Hall, featuring Shay Dabney and Steph Vigil of Citizens Project, Silvia Entenza from New Era Colorado, and Yev Tsayganok with the Southeast Food Coalition. Listen here: studio809podcasts.com/democracy-in...
Last call for today's Vision 2076 event!
October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...
October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Last call for today's Vision 2076 event!
October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...
October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RSVP: forms.gle/hS7YQvLcwYfh...
Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store). Register here: forms.gle/vJo5gRLbdHGA...
September 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store). Register here: forms.gle/vJo5gRLbdHGA...
Our partners at the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region are hosting a series of candidate forums. Check it out to get to know the candidates on your ballot!
If you don't know your district, you can look up your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com
If you don't know your district, you can look up your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our partners at the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region are hosting a series of candidate forums. Check it out to get to know the candidates on your ballot!
If you don't know your district, you can look up your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com
If you don't know your district, you can look up your voter registration at GoVoteColorado.com
Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store).
Register here: forms.gle/AynNsVUJcp3U...
Register here: forms.gle/AynNsVUJcp3U...
September 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us in person for one more postcard writing party, on Wednesday, October 1st between 4-7pm. This one will be here in our office at 322 N Tejon St, #202 (right above Poor Richard's book store).
Register here: forms.gle/AynNsVUJcp3U...
Register here: forms.gle/AynNsVUJcp3U...
Great postcard event today at Stompin' Groundz! Thanks everybody for helping us reach more voters. These local elections are so impactful in our everyday lives and it's crucial that we get out the vote.
Ballots drop October 10th!
Ballots drop October 10th!
September 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Great postcard event today at Stompin' Groundz! Thanks everybody for helping us reach more voters. These local elections are so impactful in our everyday lives and it's crucial that we get out the vote.
Ballots drop October 10th!
Ballots drop October 10th!
What does democracy look like in action? Why do these "smaller" elections even matter?
We'll dig into this and more on an upcoming episode of Peak Town Hall, hosted at Studio 809, in partnership with New Era Colorado and Southeast Food Coalition.
Thanks to Silvia and Yev for teaming up with us!
We'll dig into this and more on an upcoming episode of Peak Town Hall, hosted at Studio 809, in partnership with New Era Colorado and Southeast Food Coalition.
Thanks to Silvia and Yev for teaming up with us!
September 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
What does democracy look like in action? Why do these "smaller" elections even matter?
We'll dig into this and more on an upcoming episode of Peak Town Hall, hosted at Studio 809, in partnership with New Era Colorado and Southeast Food Coalition.
Thanks to Silvia and Yev for teaming up with us!
We'll dig into this and more on an upcoming episode of Peak Town Hall, hosted at Studio 809, in partnership with New Era Colorado and Southeast Food Coalition.
Thanks to Silvia and Yev for teaming up with us!